BREAKING: Leibell, Ball Win in Primaries
Hayworth Has Huge Lead, Katz Narrowly Ahead
Results are still arriving, but as of 12:15am on Wednesday, September 15, the Courier can report the following results from Tuesday's Republican primary election:
19th Congressional District Race Full Story
‘NEVER FORGET’ - Free Access
Vincent Bellissimo, like most Americans, can tell you exactly where he was on September 11, 2001. “We were doing a job for somebody and the husband was killed in the World Trade Center as we were there,” Bellissimo said. “The wife came out screaming and yelling ‘My husband’s in the building!’ Later we found out that he was killed. Full Story
Greg Ball Battles the Tax-and-Spend Machine - Free Access
40TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT
“Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life,” wrote Confucius, circa 500 B.C. Greg Ball, the 32-year-old Tea-Partying state senate candidate from quiet Putnam County, must have been sick the week they taught early East Asian philosophy in high school. Full Story
Will Bondi Budget Keep Taxes Stable?
The longtime executive’s last budget ...
Putnam County Executive Robert Bondi, who leaves office December 31 after serving for 20 years as the county’s chief elected official, will be remembered, in part, for his fiscal restraint and tight purse strings. Full Story
New Coach, Approach for PV Football
PUTNAM VALLEY—In each of the last two seasons, the Putnam Valley high football team has finished at 3-5. This season the Tigers have a new coach, a new offensive style and a bulkier frontline. Full Story
Tigers Stay Hungry, Eye Return to Sectional Finals
PUTNAM VALLEY—The Putnam Valley high school field hockey team has experienced some considerable success in the few years the program has been around. Last year the Tigers were one goal away from a sectional championship. This year the Tigers look to continue on that success. Full Story
Experienced Indians Look to Regain Swagger
MAHOPAC—After going 5-4 last season and missing the playoffs, the Mahopac High School football team comes into the 2010 season with a senior laden squad that has a lot of experience.
That will be especially true on the defensive side of the ball, where every one of Mahopac's starters will be seniors. Full Story
Bears Football Team Look to Rebound in 2010
A young Brewster football team hit hard by graduation still has speed, talent
BREWSTER—After winning a league title two years ago, the Brewster High football team took a turn in the wrong direction last fall, struggling to a 2-6 record and missing the playoffs.
And graduation hit Brewster hard, with 23 seniors leaving the program and setting the stage for a new start. Full Story
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Saturday Vigil Mass. Full Story
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